Chicago Noon Meals

The U.S. Army is seeking a vendor to provide and serve sub‑sandwich noon meals (including beverages and condiments) to applicants at the Chicago Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The contractor may use a licensed commercial restaurant for food preparation, but must retain responsibility for transportation, on‑site service, voucher administration, cleanup, quality control, and overall contract management. Daily meal counts (average 52, max 125) will be communicated by 8:00 a.m.; service must be ready by 10:30 a.m. and continue through 2:00 p.m. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, estimated at $546,360 for the base year (13,770 meals) with two optional one‑year extensions. The contractor must submit a current health inspection report, comply with applicable wage determinations, and handle invoicing per Armed Services Codes. • Provide sub‑sandwich meals (ham, turkey, roast beef, vegetarian) plus one beverage per meal. • Serve meals from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., remain on‑site for the entire service window. • Use a commercial kitchen if licensed; submit health inspection documentation. • Deliver, set up, manage vouchers, clean dining area, and process one consolidated invoice monthly. • Estimated 13,770 meals per year; average 52 meals/day, max 125. • Contract start 1 Oct 2026; base period 1 year with two optional 1‑year extensions. • Minimum guaranteed quantity $1,500 worth of meals for base period only.